image sourced from original article at Delhi in 2025 experienced a year of contrasts, with persistent pollution, airport disruptions, civic challenges, and rising cybercrime, but also notable health sector improvements. While air quality showed slight improvement in some months, the city continued to suffer from hazardous pollution levels, with no 'good' air days recorded and local sources now driving much of the crisis. Air travel was repeatedly thrown into chaos by runway closures, weather disruptions, and airline crises, leaving passengers frustrated.
Civic issues remained acute, with uneven waste management, mounting municipal liabilities, and slow progress on reducing landfill waste. However, community-led initiatives and partnerships with the municipal corporation led to the growth of 'zero waste' colonies. Cybercrime surged, with financial losses exceeding one thousand crore rupees, prompting police to lower thresholds for reporting and improve victim support, though scams became more sophisticated.
On the health front, the rollout of new neighborhood clinics and expanded insurance for seniors improved access to care, even as hospitals struggled with staff shortages and supply gaps. The government delivered on some budget promises, particularly in health and education, but many high-profile schemes and infrastructure projects remained stalled or incomplete. Water supply was steadier thanks to better interstate coordination and favorable weather, though ammonia pollution in the Yamuna caused localized shortages, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in the city's infrastructure.
